5,230,119
I do not. Everyone (inspectors and appraisers) can gain access with our Supra lockboxes. They go through ShowingTime to schedule so, I know when to meet the appraisers at the house. It allows the buyers' agent to bring the buyer back through for other inspections as well.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
-
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
-
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,052,211
Stays on through close of escrow. Deal might fall out number one. Buyer's agent will need access to the house for inspections, etc. No reason not to and many reasons to. I also believe we have an association or MLS rule that requires it.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
1,844,301
I leave it on until closing except if I need to put it on another listing. I only have so many sentrilocks.
Some sellers want it off & that's that.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
7,836,419
No. It stays on until the settlement date.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,197,262
Not until the home has closed.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
3,340,443
No...we don't because there is still an inspection...may be other inspections from others ie foundation, plumbing etc. In our market the lock box is typically returned to us at closing by the selling agent who will also need it at the final walk thru.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
4,882,530
I remove when the transaction closes and funds.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
6,393,609
I leave it up until the morning of the closing, buyers will still need to get in for their final walk through along with inspectors and appraisers before then.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
62,960
I don't remove until closing. The appraiser and inspector are two reasons. A third is that I don't want to have to go reinstall it if the sale falls through due to financing.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
851,242
I leave the lockbox in place until closing for appraisal visit & final walk through and the occasional other visit that might be needed.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
382,309
I leave it on until we're closed. As others have said, it's needed to gain access for inspections, possible repairs, final walkthrough.
We use SentriLock boxes and I really like the ability to provide a one day code for access as needed.
Because we're in a largely rural area, sometimes the buyers' agent will request me to leave it on so that the buyer, by use of a one-day code, can get the keys from the box after closing.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
5,216,409
It comes off immediately after closing.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
921,504
When inspections and appraisal completed key is removed.
Meanwhile, as a full service agent, no showings or visits take place without me being present. It is important the LISTING agent is the gatekeeper, not SuPRA or the association.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Sally Lawrence
Tehachapi, CA
1,725,996
The electronic lockboxes we use are necessary to be on site until the day of closing and the selling agent retrieves the key to pass to the buyer. All other ancillary services can access the box as necessary prior to that time. Due to the geographical area we service and inacccurate scchedules of professionals, we cannot sit and wait for these people to appear, although we are present for inspections.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
4,572,339
It really does depend. Not all transactions or situations are equal. Contingencies exist. Preferences of the seller too. And of course, things can happen. Maybe a back-up offer is in the place and perhaps there isn't one. The reasons why or why not things occur are endless.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
469,510
Not until closing - in our contracts the seller's are granting the buyer permission to access the home for what ever inspections they wish, that's not to say that appointments don't need to be made (the showing instructions are still followed). Thus the box stays on to allow access during the closing process. And after closing, it's a handy way for the buyer's agent to get the keys. The seller leaves their keys and clickers on the kitchen counter or in a drawer - the buyer's agent meets them at the house and open the box and gives them they key. I get an email from Supra that the box has been opened and go get it once that is done. No running around town delivering keys to buyer's agents.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
901,535
No. The appraiser and inspector have access when they schedule. Also, the buyer will come back for a final walk through and sometimes for another view or to measure.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
5,104,931
The key box is not removed until the day of closing:
1. Inspectors need to get in (and our top inspectors here have supra access).
2. Appraisers need to get in. Appraisers can't go until they've cleared it with me so I can meet them even if box is still on the door.
3. Buyer agents need access for their clients for inspections and to do a final walk-through.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Clay R. Seay
Saint Augustine, FL
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
556,536
It is a nightmare when an agent removes the lockbox prematurely. We had a listing agent do that and wires got crossed and the appraiser had to come back another time to get in. That cost the seller $20k. Home inpectors don't like getting jerked around either.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
509,449
I usually don't. Even if my listing is under contract, I still like to continue to show for back up unless if my seller does not want it.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
758,035
Unless requested to I do not- we still have the appraisal & the final walk through to do. It was requested that I remove the box once. A lady going through a bad divorce & felt scared the ex might return & break+enter.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
508,318
I usually leave the lockbox, but since we have electronic lockboxes I program a Call Before Showing (CBS) code into the box. Then anyone wanting to enter has to call me for authorization before they can open the box.
I do like to meet the appraiser, but mostly because I want to schmooze them.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,390,620
I do not as often contractors need access and Buyers need to make return trips for measurements Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
1,543,823
NO, not until COE as others need access.
CBS codes prevent the need to remove. Get with 2019 tech, it's a time saver.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,626,530
No sir the appraiser and inspector needs access to the home. I don't attend any inspections due to a finding by the RE Commission and a civil suit
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,125,842
Typically the box and the key are left attached to the property until recording. This also depends on what the owner wants, if the property is occupied, whether all deadlines have passed-including final walk-through.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
900,128
No, only after closing.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
2,161,048
No, I don't and would also allow showings to allow for any backup offers that may come in.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
-
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,781,173
No box...I handle all interactions
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
2,071,025
I'd remove the key box as soon you have solid deal.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,598,452
I would remove.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
5,772,575
Yes
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dan & Laurie Pittsenba...
Bellingham, WA
1,196,798
I leave it on til we close but I change the code. That way I know where the key is. Our area doesn't use Supra
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,182,552
No not until after Pre Settlement Walk thru
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
3,345,091
If vacant, yes. No need to.
If not, not. Same reason as you - to give the sellers their privacy back. I then install a combo lockbox.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,239,901
absolutely. Lots of liability at stake.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
2,241,554
Locked doors... Hmmmm. What a novel concept.
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,712,676
When I listed I would take off the Supra and then put a combo box where it couldn't be obvious, This facilitates inspections, etc .
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
461,083
All great answers to leave the lockbox on until day of closing. I have taken a few off in the past only to have to re-install them since the Buyers financing fell through after everyone was sooo sure it was a done deal. Not done until the check clears. Leave it on, but maybe relocate it from the front door if the Seller is persistent in wanting it gone. It does serve a purpose.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
536,943
I do not remove the box until closing.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,038
I do not unless someone gives me a reason. I like teh access when i have to meet the inspector, then to meet appraisaer and then the final walk through
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
5,583,278
I always removed the lockbox after the inspection was done.... I accompanied everything after that including meeting the appraiser....
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Joseph Domino 480-390-...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,311,397
Yes and No, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
If the house is vacant, I will likely leave it on. Buyer's agent needs access for inspections. When I make an appointment with the appraiser, I may remove it prior to the meeting so the appraiser has to meet with me. The key box stays until COE in most cases so the buyer's agent can extract the key and present it to the new owner.
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,936,705
I keep the key in till the walk thru is done.
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
716,049
Rarily to never. Question of being practical. My practice is way too busy to attend to every access to a listing. Our lockboxes have a unique feature called CBS (call before showing) which is an an additional code you can add that anyone would have to call me individually for it in order to use the lockbox, in the event that would want to 'limit' or 'control' access.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
5,868,554
Some sellers do request this, but have to let them know the buyers may want to revisit to measure, bring contractors, etc. Definitely not until after the inspection.